1994 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · M273 SMJ
1994 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1994. Recorded mileage 241,068 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/08/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1272cc
M273 SMJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/06/2019
- 241,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M273 SMJ Mileage History
- 05/01/2007115,261 mi
- 02/01/2008126,451 mi+11,190 mi
- 30/12/2008142,737 mi+16,286 mi
- 07/12/2009155,525 mi+12,788 mi
- 06/12/2010168,475 mi+12,950 mi
- 05/12/2011178,745 mi+10,270 mi
- 08/12/2012188,770 mi+10,025 mi
- 05/12/2013198,932 mi+10,162 mi
- 27/11/2014208,760 mi+9,828 mi
- 27/10/2015216,660 mi+7,900 mi
- 27/10/2016226,687 mi+10,027 mi
- 30/10/2017235,118 mi+8,431 mi
- 28/06/2019241,068 mi+5,950 mi
Average of roughly 10,084 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
M273 SMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volkswagen Polo (M273 SMJ) between January 2007 and June 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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